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Penn State graduates celebrate commencement across Pennsylvania

Penn State graduates celebrate commencement across Pennsylvania

Photos from commencement ceremonies held May 3 and 4, 2013, at Penn State campuses across Pennsylvania. About 3,400 students received degrees this spring at Penn State campuses outside of University Park.

Penn State Abington Senior Class President Ryan Steele announced the Senior Class Gift of an aquarium to enhance the Lares Union Building lobby. He also presented the Lion Heart Award to Nelson Wax, Career Development Counselor and head men's golf coach. The award is given to the faculty, staff or administrator who most inspired the graduating class by exemplifying the ideals of energy, effort and integrity.

Penn State Abington commencement speaker and alumnus Paul Steinke (left), Chancellor Karen Wiley Sandler and Steinke's partner gather on the Sutherland Plaza during the traditional post-ceremony celebration with the new graduates.

John W. Barnes II was recognized for completion of a bachelor's degree in information sciences and technology with a minor in security and risk analysis at the 2013 Penn State Mont Alto Spring Commencement ceremony held May 4, 2013.

Penn State York celebrated its 43rd annual spring commencment on Friday, May 3 in the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center) on campus. Here, members of the platform party and student speakers said the pledge of allegiance during the ceremony.

Dan Trzcianka studies the words of the Alma Mater as Kim Villella looks on at Penn State Beaver's graduation, May 3, 2013. Trzcianka and Villella both received bachelor of arts degrees in Communications. Beside Villella is Matthew Tabit, who received a bachelor of science in Psychology.

Jordan Sawtelle, center, searches the crowd for her family as she processes with her classmates into Penn State Beaver's commencement May 3, 2013. In front of Sawtelle is Jessica Onoffrey. Behind is Ethan Shriver.

Bridgette Kerr celebrates receiving her diploma as she walks across the stage at Penn State Beaver's graduation, May 3, 2013. Kerr received a bachelor of science in Information Sciences and Technology.

Chasity Wilson hugs Nicole Fedders, assistant director of clubs and organizations, after receiving her diploma from Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. More than 670 students earned degrees from the college on May 3, 2013.

Tom Fitzpatrick, an accounting major from Bethel Park, returned to his seat after receiving his degree from Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. More than 670 students earned degrees from the college on May 3, 2013.

Graduate Natalie Fitzgerald (master of business administration) poses with her niece, Cora Hung, at the 23rd Penn State Great Valley Commencement on Friday, May 3, at the school’s Conference Center in Malvern. The School conferred more than 360 master’s degrees to students in their education, management and engineering degree programs. Joseph Henry, chair of the school’s advisory board and former vice president of Corporate Planning and Support Services at Independence Blue Cross in Philadelphia, was the commencement speaker. Photo by Grad Images

Graduate Birgit U. Reiff (master of leadership development) spoke on behalf of the students at the 23rd Penn State Great Valley Commencement on Friday, May 3, at the school’s Conference Center in Malvern. The School conferred more than 360 master’s degrees to students in their education, management and engineering degree programs. Joseph Henry, chair of the school’s advisory board and former vice president of Corporate Planning and Support Services at Independence Blue Cross in Philadelphia, was the commencement speaker. Photo by Grad Image

The 23rd Penn State Great Valley Commencement took place on Friday, May 3, in the Conference Center on the campus grounds in Malvern. The School conferred more than 360 master’s degrees to students in their education, management and engineering degree programs. Joseph Henry (pictured), chair of the school’s advisory board and former vice president of Corporate Planning and Support Services at Independence Blue Cross in Philadelphia, was the commencement speaker. Photo by Trish Shea